US events worth attending

Liza B. Zimmerman has created a handy roadmap to US wine trade events.

The Direct to Consumer (DtC) Wine Symposium held in January

Many trade shows promise but don’t deliver. Industry events in Las Vegas can be swamped with drunk people, while others are more focused on spirits rather than wine. So here is a short lineup of some of the best trade shows for foreign producers aiming to make contacts to open up or expand their US market presence.

Fortunately, a handful of experienced wine brokers and consultants....